Our Team

Ben Young - Principal LA

With experience in gardening, the construction trades, and the arts, Ben brings a wide assortment of skills and background to each project. He believes that each garden and landscape design is best approached as a synthesis of both built/ human influenced forms and those we find in nature: without one, it is often difficult to see the other. It's the combination of both that excites and motivates.

Ben splits his time between projects in the metro NY area and the mountain west and is often seen looking for trace paper and random pencils. He holds a Bachelors Degree from Cornell University in Landscape Architecture and is a Licensed Landscape Architect in ID, MT, and CT.

Born and raised in Sun Valley, Idaho, Chase spent most of his time outdoors. His love for the land eventually landed him in Bozeman, Montana where he earned a Bachelor’s in Landscape Design and Horticulture. His moto: “It’s not about the design, it’s about the relationship created along the way.”

Ashley Boand - Designer and Project Manager

Seattle born -- Idaho raised -- Oregon and Rome educated. With a diverse array of places to call home, Ashley brings a contemporary, urban view of landscape design to the drafting table and to each project. From initial client meetings and first round design, all the way down to the finish and fabric for your outdoor furniture, she wants to see your project picture (and Pinterest) perfect!

Ashley spent her higher education career at the University of Oregon, with a brief stint in Rome, for a Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture.

Tim Bowler - Project Design and Production

Don’t let his native Idaho charm fool you; having spent time in Europe, Australia, and China, Tim brings a worldly view on landscapes to the design team. Showcasing a strong drive to continue his education and learn more about different design practices throughout the country, Tim has found himself involved in projects from Idaho and Montana, to New York and Connecticut.

Tim arrives at BYLA with a Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Utah, accompanied by an Associates in Horticulture.